Converting Electric Heat

We live in a 1460 sft slip level home with no duct work. We have electric baseboard heat that is killing us because our electric bill in the winter can reach as high as $1000. We do have a basement but again no duct work. Does anyone have any suggestions for a new heating system that will drastically reduce the cost of our electric bill.

Converting Electric Heat

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How old is this house?
Old single paned windows?
Any insulation?
House ever been air sealed?
No matter what system you install it's going to be expencive to run without addressing the big picture.

Converting Electric Heat

Converting Electric Heat

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Originally Posted by biggles

hot water baseboard with propane if natural gas isn't around

That's what I was thinking. Around here fuel oil is the the absolute worst cost wise. Propane is in much wider use where NG is unavailable. A heat pump with propane back up may be a good option if you want forced air so you can also have central AC.